Drombeg Stone Circle, Ireland, analyzed with respect to sunrises and lithic shadow-casting for the eight traditional agricultural festival dates and further validated by photography
A new survey of Drombeg Stone Circle and accurate analysis of shadow effects beginning at particular sunrises of the calendar year has led to a breakthrough in the understanding of lithic symbolism and the intentions behind the construction of this and other Irish monuments including Knowth and Newg...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Edinburgh
2017-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Lithic Studies |
Online Access: | http://journals.ed.ac.uk/lithicstudies/article/view/1919 |